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New look Whitby Hospitality Association revealed
A NEW chairman has taken the helm of Whitby Hospitality Association (WHA) in the wake of the row over Folk Week clashing with regatta. (19/02/2010)
Hundreds turn out to pay last respects to Ian Carmichael
HUNDREDS of people turned out to celebrate the remarkable life of Grosmont actor Ian Carmichael at a service of thanksgiving on Wednesday. (19/02/2010 11:23:10)
Brilliant New Property Added To Shoreline Portfolio
Kipper Cottage on Henrietta Street is Shoreline's latest in a string of newly added properties in Whitby.
Theatre group's joy at £10,000
A GRANT of £10,000 has been made to the Esk Valley's only professional theatre group by the Arts Council. (16/02/2010)
Big year ahead for Whitby Regatta
ORGANISERS of Whitby Regatta have revealed big plans to celebrate the event's 170th anniversary. (12/02/2010 17:44:32)
Young trio of Whitby gymnasts impress Simon Cowell
A TEAM of gymnasts including three Whitby girls managed to impress Simon Cowell during an audition for Britain's Got Talent. (12/02/2010)
Enjoy a taste of Whitby's Jurassic history
A FOUR-million year slice of the Jurassic coast is the theme of a talk being given soon in Whitby. (09/02/2010)
Actor Ian Carmichael dies aged 89
VETERAN British actor Ian Carmichael, who went to school in Scarborough and lived near Whitby, has died aged 89 (06/02/2010 14:34:51)
Intrepid duo begin their Atlantic attempt
TWO Yorkshire rowers have finally set off on a 3,000-mile challenge to cross the Atlantic Ocean after months of practice off the Whitby coast. (08/01/2010)
Daughter's round the world tribute to dad
THE daughter of a Sandsend man who was killed in a plane crash is to embark on a round the world yacht race to honour his memory. (08/01/2010 08:39:33)
Whitby's Grand Turk wanted for ultimate £100m hunt for treasure
A SELF-styled Indiana Jones wants to use Whitby's Grand Turk, Sir Richard Branson and his own detective work to find a lost £100m treasure. (29/12/2009)
VIDEO: Victorian Weekend extravaganza in Robin Hood's Bay
CHRISTMAS spirit was in abundance in Robin Hood's Bay recently when more than 1,000 people took part in the village's festive Victorian Weekend celebrations.(11/12/2009 10:50:48)
Whitby businesses celebrate awards accolades
A HOST of Whitby businesses are celebrating after scooping a series of hospitality accolades. (22/12/2009)
Lisa aiming for top of Kilimanjaro
A WHITBY PE teacher is to test her fitness to the limit when she embarks on a charity trek to the summit of Africa's highest peak. (04/12/2009)
The stars of North Yorkshire tourism
WHITBY'S stars of the region's tourism industry shone on stage on Wednesday night as Scarborough hosted the Moors and Coast Tourism Awards. (27/11/2009)
Pannett's life in spotlight
THE life and achievements of Whitby's greatest benefactor Robert Elliott Pannett will be in the spotlight at a new exhibition at Whitby Museum. (20/11/2009)
QUICK! Vote now to twin Whitby with Florida's Walt Disney World
THERE are only days remaining for people to vote Whitby to be twinned with Walt Disney World in Florida. (20/11/2009)
100,000 signatures, but campaigner concedes Heartbeat is gone
A PETITION to save much-loved ITV drama Heartbeat from the chop has attracted 100,000 signatures from all over the world. (24/11/2009)
Have you got a home for Goths?
WHITBY is gearing to welcome its second influx of Goths this year in what promises to be a bumper line-up of events. (23/10/2009)
Tourism Oscar for Whitby
MORE success for Whitby as a tourist destination came as one of the town's restaurants won an award at Yorkshire's tourism Oscars last night. (20/10/2009 07:11:29)
Bram Stoker Film festival chief aims to put Dracula's Whitby on the map
THE director of a film festival taking place next month is urging the people of Whitby to support his ambitious venture to ensure it becomes the premiere event in the country. (25/09/2009)
Five thousand Folkies set for 140th carnival
FIVE thousand folkies are set to descend on Whitby for the town's annual Folk Week which begins this Saturday. (18/08/2009)
Stranded seal pups rescued
TWO seal pups found on beaches in the Whitby area are being nursed back to health after becoming the first casualties of the common seal breeding season. (14/08/2009)
Town prepares for busiest regatta yet
WHITBY will be busier than ever next weekend with thousands of people expected to descend on the town to enjoy the array of attractions at Whitby Regatta. (14/08/2009)
Bay to fight to keep beachcombing title
RUNSWICK Bay is getting ready to defend its title as the UK's top resort for beachcombing. (07/07/2009)
Goth weekend extra to coincide with solstice
A GOTHIC event is being held in Whitby to coincide with the summer solstice. (19/06/2009)
Top award for historian
WHITBY historian Christiane Kroebel has gained a top award for the quality of her research and publication. (12/06/2009)
'A devoted family man'
"A DEVOTED family man and popular local character" are the words used to describe missing Whitby man Arthur Coakley by his wife. (05/06/2009)
Bottlenose dolphins a rare sight off coast
BOTTLENOSE dolphins have been spotted off the coast at Whitby and an expert has told the Gazette the sighting is relatively rare. (05/06/2009)
Celebrate 50 years of walk
WALKERS in the Whitby area are invited to celebrate the founding of the Cleveland Way 40 years ago with either a lengthy hike or a gentle stroll. (19/05/2009)
Tornado a 'phenomenal success'
THE North Yorkshire Moors Railway has quashed rumours that the iconic Tornado loco is in a poor state of health. (15/05/2009)
Heartbeat stars enjoy night on the tiles
HEARTBEAT stars were out partying in Whitby at the recent goth weekend and by the look of these photos sent to us by a reader, they certainly weren't drowning their sorrows. (15/05/2009)
Tornado steams into the area - VIDEO
The £3m new steam train the Tornado steamed in to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway at the weekend. (05/05/2009 16:57:40)
First Apartment in Scarborough For Shoreline
Shoreline Cottages has been awarded the agency for 106 Locton House in Scarborough.
Cook Museum opens its doors to Canadian VIP
THE High Commissioner of Canada was in Whitby for the first time on Thursday. (05/05/2009)
EXCLUSIVE: Pictures from final Heartbeat filming
THE dismal weather echoed the mood of many of the cast and crew of ITV's Heartbeat as the final scenes of the show were shot in the Whitby area on Friday. (05/05/2009)
Major TV campaign to promote Yorkshire
A MAJOR television campaign to promote the Yorkshire area will be shown on primetime television this Sunday in association with ITV's Heartbeat. (17/04/2009)
Red Arrows to return for Whitby Regatta
THE Red Arrows are to make a roaring return to the coast this summer for Whitby Regatta. (31/03/2009)
Rocky aiming for Apprentice crown
THE son of a former Whitby Town player who fired in the goals for the Blues is hoping to avoid being given the dreaded boot by Sir Alan Sugar. (24/03/2009)
Arts festival hailed a success
A CELEBRATION of the best artistic talent in the Whitby area is over for another year – and it has been hailed a success by delighted organisers.(17/03/2009 12:02:07)
Big chance to ride on £3m Pacific Tornado train
STEAM rail enthusiasts can look forward to two special weekends in May when they will have the chance to ride behind the first steam loco to be built in almost 50 years, the new £3m Peppercorn class A1 Pacific Tornado. (13/03/2009)
EXCLUSIVE: New Frank Meadow Sutcliffe pictures revealed
IMAGES never seen before capturing the Whitby area and its characters by renowned Victorian photographer Frank Meadow Sutcliffe have been unveiled. (06/03/2009)
Stakesby House Added To Portfolio
Shoreline Cottages adds yet another superb property to its growing portfolio of superb quality properties in and around Whitby.
More than 10,000 have now signed Heartbeat petition
TEN thousand people have signed a petition in a week to keep Heartbeat on their screens. (10/02/2009)
Delight as Pannett Park project gets £1.4m boost
WHITBY'S Pannett Park has been awarded a £1.4m grant to restore it to its former glory. (13/01/2009)
We're going in!
MORE than 1,000 people cheered on the brave souls who dashed into the North Sea on Boxing Day in the name of charity. (30/12/2008)
Enjoy New Year walk
GET your legs into gear – the Ramblers' Association is holding a festival of walks to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Ramblers Festival of Winter Walks. (26/12/2008)
TV crew in town for Heartbeat
Catch a glimpse of your favourite star
Exhibition to unveil centuries-old stones
An exhibition of ancient stones opens soon at St Oswald's Church in Lythe, thanks to a £50,000 heritage lottery fund grant. (28/10/2008)
More Superb Properties Added
Shoreline Cottages has added two further superbly appointed apartments to its portfolio.
Aled in a one-off show
ALED Jones is to give a one-off concert in Scarborough next month. (08/08/2008)
Whitby Regatta beats the rain to be big success
AROUND 10,000 people flocked in to enjoy Whitby Regatta, despite rain showers and changeable weather. (04/08/2008 15:38:01)
Big Whitby Regatta weekend just a week away
WHITBY Regatta is now just one week away and time is running out to get involved in the action. (25/07/2008)
Fun Lifeboat weekend for thousands in Whitby
THOUSANDS of people flocked to Whitby this weekend to take in the thrills and spills of the town's annual Lifeboat Weekend. (15/07/2008)
Whitby Goth Weekend April 2008- Picture Gallery
Whitby Goth Weekend has been a huge success again. (27/04/2008 12:16:49)
RAF helicopter on exercise in town for third time in a week
CROWDS gathered to watch a mock recue exercise off Whitby's West Cliff beach on Wednesday night which involved Whitby's lifeboat and a Sea King helicopter. (18/04/2008)
Abbey announces its crowd-pulling events
A SERIES of exciting events at Whitby Abbey have been announced for the forthcoming year which will see pirates invading the town once again. (28/03/2008)
Estate agents say 17% rise 'wrong'
THREE of Whitby's leading estate agents have poured cold water on claims by a leading bank that the average house price in the town rose 17% in 2007. (29/01/2008)
Old Sail Loft Is Latest Property Added
Old Sail Loft in Whitehall Landing is the latest property to be put under the management of Shoreline Cottages.
Shoreline Instals SKY FREEVIEW In All Properties
Due to the appalling transmitter problems being experienced in Whitby, Shoreline has accelerated its plans to introduce Sky Freeview to its properties.
Brave dippers
IT might not have been the coldest-ever Boxing Day Dip, but it was certainly one of the most popular. (28/12/2007)
Revamped hall opens
CHEERS! Ruswarp Village Hall was officially re-opened last Friday with a party for the residents of the village. (05/10/2007)
Seaside rival pips town to the title
WHITBY has been pipped to the title of Yorkshire Visitor Destination of the Year 2007 by local rival Bridlington. (14/09/2007)
Duchess of Kent opens Whitby Lifeboat house
THERE was glorious sunshine for the Royal visit of the Duchess of Kent who sailed into Whitby to officially open the town's new £1m lifeboat station. (07/09/2007 17:05:05)
Royal visitor due to sail into town
THE Duchess of Kent was today due to sail into Whitby on board the town's lifeboat to officially open the new £1m lifeboat station. (07/09/2007)
Last chance to see QEII off Whitby
PEOPLE in Whitby will have a unique opportunity to see an historic ship close to shore next Sunday. (07/09/2007)
New owners at pub
THE new owners of an historic Esk Valley pub and restaurant are award-winning chef Alistair Deans and his partner Karen Bilsborrow. (28/08/2007)
SHORELINE IN TOURISM AWARDS FINALS YET AGAIN
Shoreline Cottages is once again a finalist in the Yorkshire Tourist Board White Rose Awards in 2007.
Royal visitor to open new lifeboat base
WHITBY'S new lifeboat station will be given the royal seal of approval when it is officially opened by the Duchess of Kent next month. (03/08/2007)
Visitors flock to abbey for an invasion of the Vikings
MORE than 2,000 people flocked to Whitby Abbey at the weekend to join the Viking invasion and the annual celebration of Norse life. (27/07/2007)
Big price expected for a moonlit masterpiece
A SIGNED 19th Century painting of Whitby Harbour is expected to fetch around £250,000 when it goes under the hammer next week. (06/07/2007)
Area misses worst of the weather
WHITBY and surrounding areas survived relatively unscathed after torrential rain lashed the country yesterday. (26/06/2007 11:56:48)
Accolade for Boulby Potash rescue team
A RESCUE team is celebrating after scooping a top award. (01/06/2007)
SHORELINE AWARD FINALIST
Shoreline Cottages was a finalist in the Insider Digital Media awards.
Blue Flag awarded to beach
WHITBY'S West Cliff Beach has been given a prestigious Blue Flag award for the cleanliness of its sands and clean swimming waters. (18/05/2007)
Stone feature to welcome judges
A STONE feature designed to impress Britain in Bloom judges as they enter Whitby is virtually complete. (27/04/2007)
Help to tidy up the streets of the town
RESIDENTS living in the Helredale area or on the West Cliff are being urged to join together with council staff to help tidy up the area where they live. (17/04/2007)
Chippy staff give first class service
FIVE employees of Whitby firm Royal Fisheries have gained customer service qualifications. (13/04/2007)
Share a drink and a good read with club
THE Whitby Book Shop has started up a group for all those people who can't get enough of a good book. (10/04/2007)
Watercolour goes under the hammer for £6,000
A watercolour by an artist who lived and worked at Sleights and Glaisdale has gone under the hammer for £6,000 at Christie's auctioneers in London. (06/03/2007)
US bands for Goth weekend
PLANS are in full swing for the upcoming Whitby Goth Weekend in April. (06/03/2007)
Best rural buildings set to be rewarded
AWARDS are now on offer for the best rural buildings, either new or converted, in the Whitby area. (16/02/2007 12:50:54)
Winter makeover for floral clock
WHITBY'S floral clock is having a winter makeover to spruce it up for the spring. (09/02/2007 16:49:05)
Delight at park response
AN exhibition charting dramatic makeover plans for Pannett Park has been hailed a success. (06/02/2007 17:15:44)
Renowned critic hails Magpie fish and chips
THE MAGPIE Cafe© in Whitby gained an unprecedented honour this week when its takeaway was awarded a five star rating by Sunday Times food critic AA Gill. (02/02/2007 17:18:35)
Heartbeat couple finally wed
After almost 15 years of their stop-start relationship, Heartbeat's Gina Ward and PC Phil Bellamy have finally made it down the aisle. (29/01/2007 13:21:24)
Steam trains back in Whitby
GOOD news for Whitby tourism and steam train buffs has come with an announcement from the North Yorkshire Moors Railway that their service into the town will be doubled this year. (25/01/2007 13:24:34)
2006 - A Year of Showers In Whitby
Customers now demand showers in all properties and Shoreline Cottages upgrades a number of cottages
St. Hilda's - Magnificent New Property
Shoreline continues to expand its property portfolio with yet another magnicent, five star property.